Nikon D810A vs Pentax K-S1

Here is a complete comparison of the Nikon D810A and Pentax K-S1, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the D810A (36MP) and K-S1 (20MP) and the D810A (Full frame) and K-S1 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The D810A was brought out 6 months later than the K-S1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the D810A grades versus the K-S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D810A and Pentax K-S1. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D810A Gallery and Pentax K-S1 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon D810A provides exterior dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs) and the Pentax K-S1 has measurements of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

Check out the Nikon D810A and Pentax K-S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the D810A compared to the K-S1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D810A and K-S1 is 55 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D810A and K-S1.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D810A featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon D810A will render more detail having its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively.